HB498 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.

Summary

HB498 would raise the nonrefundable filing fee for applying to sell alcoholic beverages from $50 to $100.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 28-3A-4 to increase the nonrefundable filing fee for original license applications to sell alcoholic beverages from $50 to $100. The fee is paid along with the regular license fees and any county-imposed fees. The change applies only to original license applications, and the rest of the licensing process remains the same. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the governor.

Who It Affects

• Applicants seeking an original license to sell alcoholic beverages would pay a higher nonrefundable filing fee ($100) instead of $50.
• The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would collect the higher filing fee as part of processing license applications.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 28-3A-4 to change the nonrefundable filing fee from $50 to $100 for original license applications to sell alcoholic beverages.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board